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Back in Augsburg Oxford (illness) has returned to Augsburg following his period of rehabilitation in England, according to his personal Instagram, per Augusta News.

Impact Oxford has struggled the past two seasons with injuries, only having played three times since the 2021/22 campaign due to his complications. However, he appears to be closing in on a return, as he was reported to be back in Augsburg around a week ago. This brings confidence he could be fit for the start of the season, although that is still up in the air, having to train and play with the team before that is an option.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with COVID complications Oxford (thigh/illness) is in London seeking specialist help for complications with long COVID, manager Enrico Maassen told reporters.

Impact Oxford played just three matches in 2022-23 as he dealt with thigh, knee, and COVID-related issues. The defender is now seeking specialist help in London during the off-season. There is no timeline for his return due to the variety of issues and how they are slowing his recovery.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Oxford (thigh/knee/back) will not play again in the 2022/23 season, manager Enrico Maassen confirmed Thursday.

Impact Oxford's 2022/23 is over and that might be a relief for the central defender. He started the season with a knee injury, came back and made three appearances before picking up a back injury. When he returned from the back injury Oxford picked up a two-match ban due to an awful tackle with Augsburg II in the fourth division. The center-back will end his season here and focus on making a full recovery before the 2023/24 campaign. Felix Uduokhai and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw will continue to pair in central defense to close out the Bundesliga.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Regional suspension served Oxford served a two-match ban for a straight red card during a rehab start with the Augsburg II side and is now eligible to return.

Impact Oxford has had a season to forget, long-term injuries kept him out for months and in his first start for Augsburg II he was shown a straight red card. The defender is now eligible to play with the senior team once more, though his fitness is uncertain to say the least.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in regional league game Oxford was shown a straight red card during Friday's clash with SV Wacker Burghausen and was handed a two-match ban.

Impact Oxford finally made his long-awaited return, albeit with the second team. Unfortunately his return didn't go to plan as he saw a straight red card and now faces a two-match ban that carries over to the Bundesliga. Oxford's first chance to return is an Apr. 15 trip to Leipzig.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Oxford is suffering from an illness and wont be an option for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Oxford had been out for the last eight matches with back problems. but will miss another game with an illness. He has fallen in the depth chart after suffering from long-tern injuries this season, only making three appearances for the team this campaign.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Friday Oxford (back) won't return to the squad against Hoffenheim on Friday.

Impact Oxford has played in just three matches this season due to injury and appears no closer to getting onto the pitch. Given his extended layoff, the defender will almost certainly have to make an appearance or two off the bench before he's truly in contention for a spot in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Oxford (back) won't be ready to face Mainz on Saturday, the club announced.

Impact Oxford will miss his fifth match in a row due to a back injury suffered last month. He has only appeared in three matches this campaign in which he logged just five clearances and three blocks. Injuries' have hounded Oxford all season, making him just a bench option for the squad after being a regular starter last year.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on shelf Oxford (back) was not included in the match-day squad to face Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

Impact Oxford has been hampered by injuries this season and will miss his fourth straight contest due to this latest knock. In his loan three appearances this year, the central defender managed five clearances, three blocks and one tackle (won). With Oxford back in training, perhaps he will be ready to rejoin the squad sooner rather than later.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Oxford (undisclosed) is back to training as he is expected to be listed on the team sheet on Saturday, Augsburg announces.

Impact Oxford has missed the last three matches as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. If he does not meet the fitness level by Saturday, Felix Uduokhai will continue to fill in his spot in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's squad Oxford is not in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Oxford misses out on Saturday's trip as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. The defender will hope to return in time for next Friday's match against Leverkusen.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Dortmund Oxford (undisclosed) will not be for Sunday's clash against Borussia Dortmund, Augsburg manager Enrico Maassen announced Friday.

Impact Oxford featured in each of Augsburg's final three Bundesliga games prior to the World Cup break after recovering from a knee injury, but he will miss out on Sunday's game.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances versus Bochum Oxford registered one chance created, one tackle (won), one interception, four clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bochum.

Impact Oxford had a decent outing on defense, but couldn't help them keep the clean sheet and avoid the loss at home. The centerback led his side in clearances and blocks in the proccess. That was his first start in the season, after two appearances off bench since recovering from a knee injury.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four minutes off bench Oxford played for four minutes in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Oxford made his season debut after missing the first three months-and-change of the season with a knee injury. He started in all 30 of his appearances during the 2021/22 campaign and will hope to unseat one of Jeffrey Gouweleeuw or Maximilian Bauer for a starting spot in 2023, though all can play in a back-three as well.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for season debut Oxford is fit and in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Oxford returns from a knee injury that has kept him out the entire season thus far. The defender was a nailed on starter for Augsburg last season, so while he starts on the bench Saturday, expect him to be a fixture in the starting XI moving forward.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Oxford (knee) "will be in the squad" in Saturday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt, according to manager Enrico Maassen.

Impact Oxford is in line for his season debut after a knee injury hampered him since the summer. He started in all 30 of his appearances last season and will hope to reprise his role as soon as possible, supplanting either Maximilian Bauer or Jeffrey Gouweleeuw from the lineup unless the formation is switched to a back-three.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seen on pitch Oxford (knee) was pictured participating in Wednesday's training session.

Impact Oxford has yet to play this season as a knee injury has knocked him out since the summer. It's good to see him working out with his teammates too, but knee injuries need far longer to recover from and he may not be back in time for the World Cup break in mid-November.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No timeline for return Oxford (knee) remains out indefinitely after a major knee surgery in the offseason, according to Kicker.de

Impact Oxford is out long-term with no return in sight and any sort of return before the World Cup is completely out of the question. With no timeline for his return and the lack of any sort of training it appears Maximilian Bauer will get a majority of the season in the starting XI, a role he's handled extremely well, including two clean sheets heading into the international break.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to knee injury Oxford missed Saturday's match against Freiburg with a knee injury, according to the league website.

Impact Oxford has been out with a knee injury since before the DFB Pokal match to open the season and it's uncertain when he might return. He started in 30 games last season at center-back and in his absence, new signing Maximilian Bauer will help shore up the defense.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in top role Oxford made 30 starts, scoring twice and providing an assist during the 2021/22 campaign.

Impact Oxford finally took over the top defensive job in Augsburg and absolutely shone in the role. The center-back may have struggle for playing time previously but he has now shown his ability to be one of the top defenders in Germany. Oxford played nearly 2,700 minutes and should be right at the middle of the Augsburg defense moving forward.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances Oxford made six clearances during Sunday's 4-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Oxford was a part of the Augsburg back line that conceded four goals on Sunday. The centerback didn't make a tackle or an interception but his six clearances tied for the team-high total in the loss.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Augsburg to clean sheet Oxford took an off target shot, blocke a shot, made three interceptions and five clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Oxford helped Augsburg to a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the win.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over Wolfsburg Oxford had an assist while taking an off target shot, creating two chances, blocking a shot, making four interceptions, a tackle and seven clearances during Sunday's 3-0 win over W...

Impact Oxford set up Florian Niederlechner in the 62nd minute assisting Augsburg's second goal. The assist was the first of the season for the defender as he finished with team-high totals in chances created, interceptions and clearances in the win.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Augsburg to clean sheet Oxford blocked a shot, made six interceptions and five clearances during Friday's 1-0 win over Bielefeld.

Impact Oxford helped Augsburg keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Saturday. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the win.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple defensive stats Oxford blocked a shot, made five interceptions, won a tackle and made five clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Oxford was a part of the Augsburg back line that allowed just one goal on Sunday. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the draw.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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